Geisenheim University (GU) offers both application-oriented bachelor programs and research-based master programs and has the right to award doctorates. As part of its strategic alignment to promote young scientists during their early professional career as well as to implement a cultural change, Geisenheim University invites applications for the

W1 Professorship (with W2 tenure track) Open space planning and sustainable urban design

Chiffre: P3/2018

We seek to appoint a junior scientist with excellent potential for high standard national and international research on ecologically oriented urban development. Scientific focus should encompass the transformation of grey into green-blue infrastructures, storm water management, flood control and prevention, conversion and remediation of contaminated sites as well as the adaptation of urban spaces to climate change. The requirement is a university degree in the field of spatial planning or related disciplines. Responsibilities include research and teaching. The teaching load includes courses in the bachelor and master programs with up to six hours per week during the semester.

This vacancie is to be filled before the summer semester 2019. The position is offered for a period of six years pursuant to § 64 Para. 3 and 4 Hessian Higher Education Act (HHG) with an assessment in an evaluation procedure to become a permanent W2 Professorship thereafter. According to § 64 Para. 3 HHG, the applicant should have gained a doctoral degree at an institution of higher education other than Geisenheim University (GU) or have been in academic employment at an institution other than GU for at least two years after conferral of a doctoral degree. The duration of post-doctoral employment should normally not exceed four years. Conditions of employment are based on § 62 HHG. Proficient knowledge of German language is expected.

Please send your applications in English, to arrive no later than September 30, 2018 to Geisenheim University, HR / Personalabteilung, Von-Lade- Str. 1, D-65366 Geisenheim/Germany or email: personal@hs-gm.de (PDF with no more than 10 MB). We are looking forward to receiving your supporting documentation such as CV, certificates, credentials, list of publications, teaching activities, short statement of research and teaching strategies as well as obtained third-party funding.

For the full job posting, please follow this link:
www.hs-geisenheim.de/hochschule/stellenausschreibungen.